A practical guide for building the confidence to ask for what you want. Kids Say (Ask) the “Darndest” Things As a child, I remember being the kid that “talked too much” and always felt the need to ask questions. I had this innate curiosity that always seemed to get the best of me. I’m sure … Read more
As responsibilities and stress continue barraging you on all fronts, it’s become official—you’ve stepped into adulthood. You may now identify with that stereotypical nine-to-five machine, who you swore you’d never be. But lo and behold, there’s still a chance to save yourself! There’s still a chance to embrace that spontaneous side of you that longs … Read more
It’s hard enough being an environmentalist, animal rights advocate, vegan, vegetarian, or any other “woke” individual in a society that feeds off of capitalism and a fear of change. It doesn’t help that a few times out of the year there are awkward dinners with cousins, uncles and great aunts who question your sanity and … Read more
I was fortunate enough to spend some time this past Summer working for a Fortune 500 company based in North Carolina. It wasn’t unusual for me to have many meetings during any given work day. Because of my busy schedule, I didn’t think too much about one of my scheduled meetings on the topic of … Read more
Being mentored by an established business professional is the apogee of professional development —one that each aspiring professional should seek. Having been fortunate enough to have mentors from various industries and backgrounds, thus exposing myself to a plethora of visions and perspectives, I have experienced the benefits of mentorship firsthand. While the topic of mentoring … Read more